Notes on Ethics Theories Exam 1 Deontological Ethics: based on the INTENT of an action Teleological Ethics: based on the consequences of an action Ethical Systems 1. Who was the developer of the idea of Ethical Formalism? What are the four Main Tenets of “Ethical Formalism”? - Immanuel Kant 1. Act only on that maxim through which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law 2. Act in such a way that you always treat humanity‚ whether
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Research Proposal INTRODUCTION An environmental impact assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the possible positive or negative impact that a proposed project may have on the environment‚ together consisting of the environmental‚ social and economic aspects. The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision makers consider the ensuing environmental impacts when deciding whether to proceed with a project. The International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) defines an environmental
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In The Piano Lesson each central character learns a lesson. August Wilson uses plenty of symbolism throughout his play‚ the strongest symbol being the piano itself‚ representing the family’s history‚ their long struggle‚ and their burden of their race. Throughout the play‚ the conflict revolves around the piano‚ and Berniece and Boy Willie’s contrasting views about its significance and about what should be done with it. Berniece is ashamed and cannot let go of the past‚ or the piano‚ and Boy Willie
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Facilities we get while living in an apartment • Living in an apartment allows us to remain independent as long as possible in an environment that maximizes our autonomy‚ dignity‚ privacy‚ and safety‚ as well as emphasizes family and community involvement. • We are allowed to keep small pets. • Visitors are allowed at any time during the day‚ and overnight guests at the discretion of the resident. • Assistance with daily living activities (bathing‚ dressing‚ eating‚ toileting
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have responsibilities that they must take on. In regards to law‚ for example‚ each individual has the responsibility to have an understanding of the rule of law. Whereas‚ in regards to law‚ an individual has the right to procedural fairness and access to the law. So‚ what are the rights and responsibilities of individuals really? The rule of law is that no one is above the law. Aristotle claimed that the rule of law is above any rule of the individual. For example: a policeman
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Hunger games questions 1. A tesserae is a year supply of grain and oil given to your family when you submit your name into the reaping. It heightens the chance of being chosen when you submit your name‚ lowering the chance of people whose name went in only once. 2. It was good because she put her name in 20 times. The other people put in their names at least twice‚ so Katniss has a higher theoretical probability of being selected. 3. 16 4. The odds are the chance of one of them surviving
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1/Why does Akamai need to geographically disperse its servers to deliver its customers Web content? The Akamai Intelligent Platform is the leading cloud platform for delivering secure‚ high-performing user experiences to any device‚ anywhere. It reaches globally and delivers locally. It provides our customers with unmatched reliability and security. It delivers insight and visibility into their online businesses so they can execute faster and move their business forward in an increasingly hyper
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Death can be the last or the first thing on your mind for people who are suffering in their final days of life. Suffering until death can be the most horrible thing because everything you’ve done in life dwells on you. The pain of fatal illness tend to make many patients think about suicide. Physician-assisted suicide may seem like the best option but it isn’t. In my opinion‚ physician-assisted suicide should be legalized in all countries because patients lose faith and start to feel as if they worry
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Race‚ Gender and Equality Singer argues that compensation and the opportunity to get jobs that pay more should be based on need more than on ability because the ability to accomplish more demanding tasks is more often due to genetic inheritance and less to do with overcoming the challenges facing the disadvantaged who do not have exposure or access to the same resources such as books‚ quiet studying quarters and overall less chaos within the family. He contends that the environment that disadvantaged
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procedures designed for adults offer limited help. Studies show that younger juveniles misunderstand Miranda warnings and developmental psychologists question whether minors are ever competent to make knowing‚ intelligent and voluntary waivers of their rights. Because of their incompetence‚ investigators use interrogative tactics to their advantage. Such tactics include misrepresenting facts‚ presenting false evidence‚ lying‚ deceit and psychological tactics and strategies to heighten adolescents stress
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